On Our Radar: The Worst Email Habits

File this under world’s worst jobs: Tokyo Electric Power Co. (Tepco) is struggling to hire enough people to clean up the Fukushima Daiishi nuclear plant, according to Quartz. Two-thirds of those it secured right after the accident quit within months, while a Reuters investigation found attempts to subcontract turned corrupt. —Melissa Korn

Flowery signoffs, lines-long disclaimers and the dreaded wise or uplifting quote plopped into a signature. Fast Company took note of all the stuff that drives us crazy when it comes to email. —Rachel Feintzeig

Who’s the second most powerful person at some companies? It’s not the COO or the CFO — it’s the assistant to the CEO, writes the Wall Street Journal. These unsung heroes act as gatekeepers to the big boss, and do such essential tasks as keeping them on pace, arranging pet care and planning secret weddings (see under: Zuckerberg). — Lauren Weber

401(k)s are all well and good, but what if your employer doesn’t offer one? The government is considering rolling out “retirement bonds,” low-risk savings bonds that could appeal to part-timers, the self-employed and others who don’t have access to company-sponsored plans, writes Financial Advisor magazine. — Lauren Weber

And finally…

A CEO who turns to his off-road motorcycle to de-stress, in the Journal. —Rachel Feintzeig